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A Familiar Buzz Around Town

Back to School: How Mansfield Families Are Preparing for the 2025–26 School Year

As the summer winds down, Mansfield is coming alive with the familiar signs of back-to-school season. Whether it's the colorful displays in local store windows or the excitement brewing in families, the 2025–26 school year is right around the corner—and preparations are in full swing.
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A Familiar Buzz Around Town

As the summer winds down, Mansfield is coming alive with the familiar signs of back-to-school season. Whether it's the colorful displays in local store windows or the excitement brewing in families, the 2025–26 school year is right around the corner—and preparations are in full swing.

School Supply Drives Helping Everyone Start Strong

Several community-led school supply drives are underway to make sure every student starts the year with the tools they need. Organizations like Mansfield’s Rotary Club and local churches have teamed up with school officials to collect backpacks, notebooks, pencils, and more.

Drop-off bins are located throughout town—at the library, Shaw’s plaza, and the Council on Aging. The goal? To make sure no student walks into class unprepared.

Local Deals Making Back-to-School More Affordable

Local businesses are stepping up with seasonal promotions to ease the burden on families. Stores like Staples and Target in Mansfield Crossing have launched “Tax-Free Weekend” specials, offering discounts on laptops, calculators, and even classroom furniture.

Small businesses are joining in too—Mansfield Books is offering 20% off required reading lists, while a few salons are advertising back-to-school haircut deals for students.

What’s New in Mansfield Public Schools

The Mansfield Public Schools have rolled out several new initiatives for the 2025–26 academic year. Highlights include:

  • A pilot digital curriculum for middle schoolers to expand learning beyond the textbook

  • Enhanced security systems at all campuses, including upgraded entry procedures

  • More flexible meal plans with expanded allergy-safe options in cafeterias

  • New bus tracking apps to keep parents informed in real time

Superintendent Teresa Murphy emphasized a renewed focus on academic support and mental health resources, including a new guidance counselor for the high school and wellness programs for younger grades.

The Bigger Picture: A Community Getting Ready Together

Back-to-school season in Mansfield is more than just shopping and schedules—it’s a shared effort between families, educators, and businesses. From the volunteers at supply drives to the smiling cashiers helping parents save a few bucks, it’s clear that the whole town is rallying behind its students.

As the doors of Mansfield’s schools reopen, they welcome more than just kids—they open to a whole community eager to support learning, growth, and a fresh start.

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